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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Hampton Shaler Water Authority

NOTE: Hampton Shaler Water Authority purchases water from West View Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by West View Water Authority.

1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a solvent and a degreasing agent used for manufacturing metal products and as ingredient in cleaners and aerosols. Exposure to 1,1,1-trichloroethane can harm the nervous system, liver and circulatory system.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 200 ppb

The legal limit for 1,1,1-trichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1970s and 1980s.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

NOTE: Hampton Shaler Water Authority purchases water from West View Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by West View Water Authority.

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-0201180119ND
2019-01-149011049-01ND
2020-01-0621585873.00ND
2020-02-1821755490.00ND
2020-05-1222313371.00ND
2020-08-0422898217.00ND
2020-11-1623448559.00ND
2021-02-0223973089.00ND
2021-02-0223973110.00ND
2022-01-2526032261.00ND
2022-01-2626032240.00ND
2023-01-2428261378.00ND
2023-01-2428261379.00ND